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To unlock Burkina Faso's bioenergy potential, WASCAL convened a validation workshop under the BMBF-funded BIO2H-Burkina Project. Experts from government, research, and industry reviewed a comprehensive report, discussing biodigesters and hydrogen production. Their feedback will refine research aimed at assessing bioenergy resources and the feasibility of multi-scale green hydrogen. #SustainableEnergy #BIO2HBurkina

Nigeria is renewing its pledge to combat climate change through a partnership with the WASCAL. This collaborative effort will help address #climatechange issues in West Africa. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has assured WASCAL of the government's support to build capacity on climate change and energy transition. This partnership will help Nigeria tackle climate change and transition to cleaner energy. He was speaking when WASCAL, led by the Executive Director , Prof. Emmanuel Ramde paid a courtesy call on him Nigeria's participation in the upcoming International Conference on Climate Change by WASCAL will provide a platform for the country to showcase its commitment to climate action and learn from others. #climatepartner

We're excited to announce the release of WASCAL's 4th Quarter Newsletter. In this edition, we're sharing the impact and successes of WASCAL over the past quarter. From groundbreaking research to community-driven projects, we're proud of what we've achieved together! We invite all our stakeholders, partners, and friends to dive in and enjoy reading about our journey. Your support means the world to us! Click the link below to access the newsletter and discover the amazing work we've been doing. https://lnkd.in/eF9Ev7mn

We are delighted to announce the sea alone extension of our scholarship programmes. It’s your opportunity to join West Africa’s a leading and prestigious scholarship programmes in #climatechange Scan QR Code for details or visit www.wascal.org

The 5th cohort of our #climatechange scholars is making tremendous progress, with 132 talented students from 12 universities across 11 West African countries working tirelessly to achieve their academic goals. Recently, our scholars at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi pursuing PhD in Climate Change and Land use successfully defended their theses, marking an amazing feat in their academic trajectory. We're proud to see our students on track to complete their defenses before the scholarship period ends in March. Congratulations to all our scholars who have so far defended their theses succefully. To all who are yet to defend theirs, we wish you all the best. #wascalscholarship

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WASCAL and the Regional Innovation Hub, Business Incubator, and Accelerator (RIHBIA), have explored possible opportunities for incorporation into climate innovation solutions and entrepreneurship into postgraduate programmes, focusing on food security, water, environmental sanitation, and related fields. This engagement occurred during a working visit by the lead consultant, Mr. Makafui Bedzra, to WASCAL. Emmanuel Wendsongre Ramde

WASCAL has officially launched its call for applications for its PhD and Master’s Scholarship programmes in Climate Change, for the 2025/2026 academic year. It is open to students from 12 West African countries. Click: https://lnkd.in/eBADyrfu or scan for details https://lnkd.in/eCJnbxBZ #ClimateAction #ClimateChangeTraining

The recent science-policy dialogue held in Ouagadougou, in collaboration with GERICS, successfully bridged the gap between #climatechange and decision-making in West Africa. Through focused discussions, researchers and policymakers explored how to manage uncertainties in climate data and effectively integrate open-access data into decision-making processes. Key outcomes included agreements on improving the use of climate models in policy development, enhancing data sharing practices, and addressing critical data gaps. The event reinforced the commitment of all stakeholders to incorporate climate information into national and local strategies, fostering stronger climate governance and sustainable development. A clear action plan was implemented to ensure that climate services continue to drive resilient, informed decision-making, ultimately contributing to the region’s long-term socio-economic stability. The dialogue, which attracted African key players within the science space, was funded by Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Senior scientist and coordinator of WASCAL Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen, KORGO Bruno (PhD), highlights WASCAL’s immense contribution to green hydrogen , at the just ended #ESEF2024 in Abidjan.